You can remove a release from stores at any time. When you issue a takedown, the release will be removed from all stores it was published to.
Issuing the Takedown Request
Open the Release: Go to the release you want to remove from stores.
Select “Release Actions”: In the top-right corner, click Release Actions.
Click “Takedown Release”: If you don’t see this option, either you don’t have permission to issue a takedown, or the release has already been removed from stores.
Provide a Reason: Before confirming the takedown, you’ll be asked to provide a reason for removing the release.
Confirm Takedown: Once you’ve filled out the reason and reviewed the information, click Confirm Takedown. Your request will be sent to our team for review.
How long does it normally take for a takedown to occur?
Our team typically reviews and submits takedown requests to stores on the same day. Each store handles removals at its own pace, which can range from a few hours to several weeks.
If your release is still live in a store after three weeks, please contact our support team so we can investigate.
What happens if I want to remove the release from just one store?
If you only want to remove your release from a specific store (rather than all of them), please contact our support team. They will be happy to assist you.
Important things to remember before removing a release from stores
Before removing your release, make sure you understand the following:
Notify Contributors: Ensure all contributors are aware that you are removing the release.
Loss of Availability: Your release will no longer be available for streaming or download once removed from stores.
Royalties: Even after it’s removed from stores, your release will remain in your Spare Music account so you can still claim any royalties earned before removal.
Payment: Spare Music will pay all royalties earned by the release up to the point it is removed from the store.
Release Page and Add-Ons: Your release page (and any associated purchase add-ons or services) will also be disabled.